Face to Face Fundraising

South Somerset District Council, has introduced positive
measures to control the activities of face-to-face fundraisers
(also known as direct debit canvassers or "chuggers") operating in
the South Somerset District Council area.

This action has been taken in the interests of striking an
acceptable balance between the interests of fundraisers, retailers,
shoppers and other visitors, unlike street (cash) collections, this
type of fundraising is not subject to statutory
regulation.

This has been achieved through the use of a Site Management
Agreement that has been drawn up with the Public Fundraising
Regulatory Association (PFRA).

All fundraisers will abide at all times by the Institute of
Fundraising Code of Practice.

Anyone who believes that face-to-face fundraisers are
not operating in accordance with these provisions
should ring 020 7401 8452 or 0776 0995 030 and report live
incidents to the PFRA's Head of Standards - who will take prompt
action by immediately contacting the Team Leader with a view to
resolving the matter.